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Cheap flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne from $278

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ASP — MEL
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Alice Springs to Melbourne are usually found in March or April, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alice Springs to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 November 2025.

Fri 12/1213:30ASP - MEL
1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 24/1207:10MEL - ASP
1 stop7h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/11$656
Wed 26/1113:30ASP - MEL
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 30/1121:25MEL - ASP
1 stop16h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/11$700
Mon 24/1113:30ASP - MEL
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 7/1221:25MEL - ASP
1 stop16h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$703
Wed 26/1113:30ASP - MEL
1 stop19h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 28/1107:10MEL - ASP
1 stop7h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/11$729
Thu 11/1210:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1208:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11$760
Mon 24/1113:30ASP - MEL
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1207:00MEL - ASP
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$769
Mon 24/1109:55ASP - MEL
1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1206:00MEL - ASP
1 stop6h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$856
Fri 28/1113:30ASP - MEL
1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 2/1218:20MEL - ASP
1 stop20h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$867
Thu 27/1111:45ASP - AVV
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1206:00AVV - ASP
2 stops8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,120
Mon 24/1111:45ASP - AVV
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1206:00AVV - ASP
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,222
Fri 28/1117:40ASP - AVV
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1220:55AVV - ASP
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,297

Cheap flight deals from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Alice Springs (ASP) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$621

One-way from

$278

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$824
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 8/1-12/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 50m total
  • Alice Springs to Melbourne
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15/12
  • 15/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 20m total
  • Alice Springs to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Fri 12/12

13:30-23:20

1 stop8h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

07:10-12:50

1 stop7h 10m

$656

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Wed 26/11

13:30-19:40

1 stop4h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

21:25-12:50

1 stop16h 55m

$700

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Mon 24/11

13:30-21:40

1 stop6h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

21:25-12:50

1 stop16h 55m

$703

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Thu 11/12

10:45-14:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

08:35-10:00

Nonstop2h 55m

$760

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Mon 30/3

13:30-22:45

1 stop7h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

10:10-12:50

1 stop4h 10m

$760

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Thu 11/12

11:45-19:10

1 stop5h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

07:10-12:50

1 stop7h 10m

$769

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - AVV

ASPAVV

Alice Springs

Thu 8/1

11:45-23:15

1 stop10h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 12/1

20:55-11:00

1 stop15h 35m

$813

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Mon 30/3

12:45-16:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

06:15-08:55

1 stop4h 10m

$829

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Mon 24/11

09:55-20:45

1 stop9h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

06:00-11:00

1 stop6h 30m

$856

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - AVV

ASPAVV

Alice Springs

Thu 27/11

11:45-07:35

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 1/12

06:00-12:50

2 stops8h 20m

$1,120

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Best time to book a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Alice Springs with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne

How far ahead should I book a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne (average of $325). Flying from Alice Springs to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $655). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ASP to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Alice Springs to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Alice Springs to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 69% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 14 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne, such as Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
934 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alice Springs to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

    Alice Springs (ASP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Alice Springs; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Alice Springs airport to Melbourne. It is only a 11.9 km journey to Alice Springs (ASP) from Alice Springs’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

    For as low as $760, Virgin Australia can have you in Melbourne from Alice Springs in 2h 40m. The distance between Alice Springs and Melbourne is about 1859 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Alice Springs to Melbourne round-trip?

    Virgin Australia, at $489, was found to be the cheapest airline from Alice Springs to Melbourne. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne from Alice Springs, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (64%), Air New Zealand (64%), Emirates( 53%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $677, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $341. The most popular route (Alice Springs - Melbourne), is priced around $621.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Alice Springs to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alice Springs to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne (average of $325). Flying from Alice Springs to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $655). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Alice Springs to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$489Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$576Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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